Electron Microscopist

McCrone Associates, Inc., an innovative, modern, analytical and research laboratory, seeks highly motivated and curious research scientists with backgrounds in electron microscopy for the consulting staff in our electron optics group. The group is primarily responsible for scanning electron microscopy, x-ray microanalysis, electron microprobe analysis, and transmission electron microscopy. The consulting staff works autonomously with clients from a variety of industries helping them solve their materials and contamination problems through microscopy and microanalysis.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in chemistry, physics, geology, metallurgy, forensic science, or materials science with five years of relevant laboratory experience. McCrone is looking for innovative scientists who have a special interest in non-routine problem solving, working as part of a team of light and electron microscopists and with clients from a variety of industries. All our electron microscopists manage projects, consult with clients, analyze samples and interpret data, and report findings to clients. Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and databases is mandatory. Compensation is commensurate with education, experience and responsibilities.

The applicant selected must be a U.S. Citizen, will be subject to a pre-employment background check and must be eligible for a government security clearance.

McCrone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are an electron microscopist and are looking for an interesting career opportunity in materials analysis, in a modern and innovative laboratory, e-mail your résumé with a letter describing your experience and interests to the Director of Human Resources.